Try your Xero Shoes first, THEN decide!When you get your Xero Shoes, check them for size first. If you need a different size, call us for a FREE exchange.If they fit try 'em for 45 days. If you don't love them, no problem. We'll take them back, no questions asked, in any condition.We'll even pay the return shipping.Once we get them back, you'll receive a refund of your purchase price, minus the outbound shipping.

Try your Xero Shoes first, THEN decide!When you get your Xero Shoes, check them for size first. If you need a different size, call us for a FREE exchange.If they fit try 'em for 45 days. If you don't love them, no problem. We'll take them back, no questions asked, in any condition.We'll refund the purchase price, minus shipping.

NOTE: The Z-Trail has a wider forefoot than ordinary sport sandals. If your feet are particularly narrow, consider the Women's Z-Trail. Just make sure to adjust by 1 size (for example, a men's 8 is the same length as a women's 9).

*Use the handy printable templates below to confirm your size before you buy.

Xero in Action

Product Description

The Z-Trail gives you an unparalleled combination of:

Protection

Comfort

Light Weight

Flexibility

Durability

Versatility

and Affordability

What can you do in your Z-Trail sandals?

At the end of a day of hiking, pull off your heavy, stiff, boots and slip into the freedom, comfort, and flexibility of the Z-Trail… they’re so light you’ll barely notice them on your feet (and will barely tell they were in your bag!).

Enjoy a run, on trails or roads, with the right amount of protection, and lightweight flexibility that’ll make you feel like you’re practically barefoot.

Yoga class? Well, the grippy soles make the Z-Trail like having a yoga mat on your feet all the time. Do your own class anywhere you are!

Head downstream… whether you’re in a canoe, a kayak, or a raft, the Z-Trail holds comfortably on your feet, and they float!

Take a walk — anywhere you like, from a mountain trail to an urban jungle. The comfort of the Z-Trail will surprise you.

What makes the Z-Trail special is the 3-layer FeelLite™ sole.

The bottom has our FeelTrue® rubber for great grip and abrasion resistance.

The middle layer of TrailFoam™ provides an incredible amount of force absorption and protection.

Then, the top BareFoam™ layer adds a perfect amount of comfort.

And the FeelLite™ sole still maintains enough flexibility to allow for natural movement and ground-feel.

What’s the difference between the Z-Trek and Z-Trail?

That’s the Z-Trek on the left, and the Z-Trail on the right. You can see that the Z-Trail is crazy flexible, but not quite as much as the Z-Trek.

I like to think that the Z-Trail is about protection and comfort first, and the Z-Trek is about connection first.

If I’ve been wearing my Z-Trails around for a while, enjoying the comfort, when I then put on the Z-Trek, I think, “Oh, right, I can FEEL things again!” So I go back and forth between them, depending on how much I want to feel.

Let’s talk about weight! This is maybe the best part.

The Z-Trail is about 20% lighter than the Z-Trek. But that’s nothing. Let’s compare the Z-Trail to a traditional sport sandal:

The reviews for the Z-Trail have been AMAZING. Pretty much everyone says that they’re the best sandal they’ve worn.

Check out these reviews (and then click the REVIEWS tab, above to see more!):

More reasons you’ll love your Z-Trail sandals:

Super-comfortable tubular webbing — no hard edges.

Adjustable Z-pattern — get the right tension across your foot, over your foot, and behind your heel.

Three color combinations.

10mm (~3/8″) FeelLite™ outsole protects you from unpleasant surfaces while still providing great ground-feel.

NOTE: The Z-Trail has a wider forefoot than ordinary sport sandals. If your feet are particularly narrow, consider the Women’s Z-Trail. Just make sure to adjust by 1 size (for example, a men’s 8 is the same length as a women’s 9).

*Use the handy printable templates below to confirm your size before you buy.

Use the templates that are linked on this page (next to where you select the size, and in the product description).

NOTE: Please measure your foot and/or use the templates. Sandal size is very often different than shoe size.

Also, if you have the Z-Trek, you may need a different size in the Z-Trail. The Z-Trek is a TINY bit longer than the Z-Trail, so if your toes come close to the edge in your Z-Treks, you may want to up one size for the Z-Trail.

The women’s Z-Trail is a bit narrower, and the webbing is 4mm thinner.

So if you have a narrow foot, whether you’re a man or woman, you may want to check the “women’s” sizing templates and see how those work for you. Similarly, if you have a wider foot, regardless of your gender, check out the “men’s” templates.

Simple. First, slide the webbing through the slots on the outside of the sole to get the tension you like across your toes.
Note: A lot of our customers report that they like the toe strap looser than they thought they would. Experiment and see what you like best.

Next, just pull the end of the webbing — our proprietary tensioner will hold everything in place. If something feels too tight, just flip the top of the tensioner up, and the webbing will easily loosen.

Finally, experiment with the tension of the heel strap. If you make it tighter, it’ll move your foot forward a bit. Make it looser and it’ll let your foot slide back.

Once you find the right tension, you have the choice to get in and out of your Z-Trail by either un-doing the heel strap, or loosening the top webbing. Personally, I leave the heel strap in place and use the top webbing to get in and out.

One thing to be careful of: Do not leave your Z-Trail in a hot car or exposed to extreme heat and sunlight (i.e. the back window or dashboard of a car is the WORST). The TrailFoam™ layer will deform if you do this, and this is not covered by our warranty.

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We do! We’ve sold Xero Shoes to people in more than 85 countries around the world.
We use the US Postal service to send our shipments. The cost to ship will depend on the weight of the package and the delivery speed you select; several options will be provided at checkout.

All domestic shipments come with tracking. Limited tracking is available for some first class international shipments depending on the country, and full tracking is available with all Priority Express and Express International shipments.

Though almost all of our international orders arrive without incident, we strongly advise you to select Priority Express International or Express International if you live in a country with a less reliable postal service, including (but not limited to) India, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, and Indonesia. We cannot guarantee delivery of packages shipped using First Class International.

International delivery can take anywhere from 3 days to 8 weeks depending on how long your order spends in customs at the border.

Please note that some countries do require the payment of import duties for international shipments above a certain value. We advise you to know the import regulations of your country and understand that you will be responsible for payment of any duties and fees imposed by your government at the border.

All packages will be marked as merchandise; as a commercial shipper, we are not able to mark a package as a gift (if you’re giving Xero Shoes as a gift, that’s not the same as us sending a gift).
Also, check our Stores page. There may be a Xero Shoes dealer closer to you.

After you purchase a gift certificate, you’ll be able to enter an email address for the recipient.

You could email it to yourself and forward it at a later time if you like.

You can also take the Gift Certificate code and send it to the recipient.

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Caring for your Z-Trail Sandals

Because of the TrailFoam™ in the Z-Trail, these need a bit of extra attention. Do not leave Z-Trail in hot cars or exposed to intense or direct sunlight. This could cause the TrailFoam™ to deform and is not covered by our warranty.

To clean your Z-Trail sandals, hand wash with warm water, mild soap and allow them to air dry (away from direct sunlight).

The Z Trail sandals deliver on every promise made - - they are comfortable, lightweight, and have excellent traction. I have just worn them for the first time for an hour’s walk on a packed earth/sand trail, and there was no discomfort at all from the sandals.

I’ve never been the type to wear sandals aside from when I’m at the beach, but I legit wear these every single day, extremely comfortable for a casual day out, lifting, running yoga and hiking, I do everything in my xeroshoes. Thanks for making an amazing product!

These are really comfortable, also stylish. I've gotten a few compliments on them I'm only a few months of owning my pair. I'm just kind of disappointed that the lugs on the soles seem to be getting worn down faster than I hoped/expected.

I love the my new z trail sandals.. I had all the best hiking sandals in the last 30 years and Z trail are the best... Love the natural health and feels. Love the good work and energy of the xeroshoos people... Big thanks

I use these for some running on roads and trails, but mostly as a casual shoe. Unlike my older genesis they are much more stable and I don't catch the front flap as I get lazy picking up my feet. They did quite well on 8 miles of muddy trails and creek crossings. Forgot my trail shoes and these did great.

There's simply nothing better than letting my feet sprawl out in the comfort of Xero Z-trails! There's comfort AND safety in these sandals that not only allow feet to breathe and stretch, but also allow for greater stability and balance than regular shoes. I have severe neuropathy
in legs and feet and somehow these sandals really help keep my footing. I haven't had one fall in these yet! I also walk around 5 miles each day and Xero soles are proving again to be most strong, sturdy. After a month or two with other shoes, it's not unusual that holes have been worn into my soles, even with very expensive shoes. This is my second pair of Xeros, and the power to stand up to wildly varying terrains for years with hardly any wear is the best thing about Xero shoes. Then again, it might be the awesome comfort of the great toe space. It could also have something to do with being so firmly planted on the ground with only a few mm of Xeros between my foot and the Earth, which is grounding, soothing and exhilarating. For these reasons, and many more, I highly recommend Xero Shoes to everyone!

Lightweight and comfortable. I don’t even recognise having shoes on. Since wearing „barefoot“-shoes (and I do this for some years now) I don’t have any backache anymore. I love them. A fantastic product for not to much money. Good job. Thanks!